Detective Inspector Alan Lyford, senior investigating officer for Staffordshire Police, said: "Our thoughts are with Christopher's family at this time and specially trained officers are providing specialist support.

The scene in Wood Street, Longton

"We believe this was an isolated incident, but we are continuing to appeal for anyone who was in the area at the time or who witnessed the incident to call 101 quoting incident number 395 of May 15.

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